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BL02 RUU

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,076 mi
Last recorded57,076 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 RUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2026 57,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 56,947 miles

Lower Vehicle underside corroded from front to rear

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,373 miles

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 56,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 55,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box hevily corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 55,938 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box hevily corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 55,938 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,018 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 55,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,901 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 54,594 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,682 miles

front brakes discs poor condition on insides

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,137 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 47,557 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,333 miles

rear and centre exhaust corroded and getting thin

Pass 24 Mar 2014 42,846 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 30,295 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,940 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BL02 RUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL02 RUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL02 RUU is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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